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New Model to Calculate Pressure Distributions in Multi-Layer Polishing Tools

Optical smoothing is considered as an extremely effective technique to limit mid-to-high spatial frequency errors produced by sub-aperture polishing technologies controlled by computers.

1 Jul 2019

Design and Control Software Update: Meet Updated PHAROS

Today the largest manufacturer of femtosecond Optical Parametric Amplifiers (OPAs) and Non-Collinear OPAs (NOPAs) Lithuania based company LIGHT CONVERSION is releasing update for femtosecond lasers PHAROS with new software interface and integrated power supply.

From Light Conversion 29 Jun 2019

CARBIDE is Now Available with Higher Pulse Energies and Repetition Rates

The largest manufacturer of femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) and non-collinear OPAs Lithuania based company LIGHT CONVERSION launched latest ultra-compact and cost-efficient CARBIDE product updates.

From Light Conversion 28 Jun 2019

Researchers Discover Self-Torque, a New Property of Light

Scientists have found that light can have a new property, self-torque. This finding could pave the way towards stimulating possibilities in light-connected applications.

28 Jun 2019

MKS Announces Ophir® Juno+, Compact USB Module That Turns PC into Laser Power/Energy Meter

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has announced the Ophir® Juno+ USB Interface at Laser World of Photonics.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 27 Jun 2019

Santec Receives FDA Approval for ARGOS®

Santec Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced optical components, tunable lasers, optical test & measurement and OCT systems, today announced the US FDA approval for the latest version of the award winning SS-OCT Biometer; ARGOS® , the ARGOS® is marketed under the Santec medical brand MOVU.

From Santec Corporation 27 Jun 2019

Meet us in Munich, Laser World of Photonics!

Laser World of Photonics is the world leading trade fair for Photonics technologies and Applications held biannually in Munich. Parallelly to the main exhibition, the World of Photonics Congress is held organized in six scientific conferences, gathering more than 5500 speakers in 2017.

From Monocrom 27 Jun 2019

Microscopic Glass Blowing Method Used to Manufacture Miniature Optical Lenses

Since Roman times, the making of glass objects involved inserting air into a hot glass to form a bubble. In a new research, scientists use these same glass blowing concepts on a microscopic scale to create specialized tiny cone-shaped lenses called axicons.

26 Jun 2019

New Method for Calibrating Smartphone Cameras Without Specialized Equipment

Many consumer cameras, including smartphones, are increasingly being utilized for scientific applications, but the fact is, it is not easy to compare and integrate data from numerous devices.

25 Jun 2019

2D Perovskite Could Pave Way for Novel Light-Emitting and Other Devices

Three years ago, scientists gained attention when they reported that a two-dimensional (2D) perovskite – a material with a distinct crystal structure – made up of lead, cesium, and bromine produced an intense green light.

25 Jun 2019

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